Lighting it up at Vaughan

Our British fever hasn't waned in just one week - nor has our love of the Olympics. This afternoon, we present the latest from Vaughan. The company, founded by Michael and Lucy Vaughan, will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. The NYC showrooms dates from 1996. The Vaughans put the knowledge they gleaned as antiques dealers to use filling the demand from interior designers for well-crafted, luxury lighting with classic flavor. They also expanded into furniture and most recently, a range of textiles.

The Zurich lantern is pictured above.
In keeping up with the times, Vaughan's extensive collection of picture lights has recently welcomed LED additions, including this version. It's available in two sizes and either a nickel or gilt finish:




The Savona Hooded floor lamp, with its diminutive proportions, is available in both nickel and brass. And feels just right for curling up in a club chair with a good book and perhaps a whiskey! It will be arriving on our shores the first week in September, so here's a sneak peak:


Stop by and see heaps of table, floor, pendant and sconces at the DDB (Suite 1511) and at Nessen Showroom at the DCOTA (Suite B260).

A peak inside the bloggers' goodie bags

As a BIG thank you to the participants of last week's DDB Spring Market, the 20 bloggers went home with some very nice treats, most of which were one-off, specially created batches. Many showrooms showed their thanks for the bloggers' attention, coverage and participation with goodies ranging from tote bags to pens to jewelry. Thanks to everyone who donated, and once again to the bloggers for all of their great reporting. (We'll continue to share all that the bloggers have to say in their post-market recaps, so keep checking back.)

ANICHINI: Merino Wool Scarves, made in Italy from 100% Merino wool, and renowned for their soft, silky feel. Designs are exclusive to Anichini
CREATION BAUMANN: Umbrellas
CRESTRON: Zipdrives, that are both techy and adorable
DONGHIA: Leather Notebooks, made with a soft cover and lined pages to document your every design need
GRACIE: iPhone Case, with Gracie’s scenic hand-painted wallpaper, combining the finest level of hand painted detail typical of the 18th century Chinese designs with a modern bold orange accent
HOLLAND & SHERRY: Fountain Pens, covered in their signature wool
HOULES: Beaded Key Chain and Post it Compact. This beautiful beaded keychain offers a glimpse into Houles newest trim line, the Palais Royale
KNOLL LUXE: Nail Polish in Knoll Textiles custom color, “Tryst”
LUTRON: Maestro Wireless Dimmer, Single Pico® Wireless control has the power to control up to 10 Maestro Wireless dimmers and switches, up to 100 feet
MAYA ROMANOFF: Slink Notebooks
NEKTAR DE STAGNI: Bracelets, Nektar De Stagni  "Smiley Face" Freshwater Pearl earrings, with black Crystal pave

PIPINO 57: VIP Member Cards
POTTERTON BOOKS: Book Du Jour
QUADRILLE: Tote Bag
QUINTESSENTIALLY: A two-week pass to Quintessentially Unlocked
ROBERT ALLEN: Ikat Pouches
ROSE TARLOW: Leather Coaster. It's 5 o’ clock somewhere! Coasters in RTMH leather with our signature house emblem – the perfect desk accessory
SCUBE DESIGN: Hand-crafted pencil pouches, with silver-foiled glass beads and Swarovski crystal stones
VAUGHAN: Tape Measures

Save the Date: DDB Shares Working with a Custom Lampshade Designer

Looking to learn more about working with a custom lampshade designer? If so, the DDB's CEU Series with New York School of Interior Design has just the seminar you're looking for.

Learn the difference between custom and off-the-rack lampshades and find out how lamps are wired and how that wiring affects the style and size of a lampshade. Instructor Patricia Sullivan, of Abat-Jour Custom Lampshades will discuss how to size a lampshade for different types of lamps, how lampshades are sewn and how to choose suitable fabrics, lining and trimming for custom lampshades.

Reception to immediately follow at the Vaughan showroom in Suite 1511.

The event takes place Tuesday, February 21, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the DDB's Astra Café on floor 14. A reception will follow at the Vaughan showroom in Suite 1511. For speaker information and reservations, visit NYSID online or call 212.472.1500 ext 209. The fee is a $50.

Pisa Lamps!

The lighting connoisseurs at Vaughan introduce the Pisa Table Lamp (shown here with Bedford Drum and Warwick Drum silk shades). Brilliant colors and just the right amount of "lean," the Pisa Table Lamp is available in bronze, silver and nickel. Buy one, or two, now, and eventually it'll fall into (its perfect) place!